German Restaurants in Columbus, OH

Columbus, Ohio, is a vibrant and growing city with a number of activities for outdoor enthusiasts. The Franklin Park Conservatory is located on the city's east side and features a variety of simulated environments from deserts to tropical rainforests. The Columbus Park of Roses has over 11,000 rose bushes. If you are into sports the Ohio State University participates in over 36 varsity sporting events. There is also major league soccer, an NHL team, and an annual PGA tournament in Columbus. If you are in the area and have a craving for German cuisine, Columbus also offers a number of German restaurants.

Juergen's Bakery & Restaurant

The Juergen's Bakery & Restaurant near downtown Columbus offers moderately priced German food selections in a casual, yet authentically German atmosphere. With both eat-in and carry-out options, you can enjoy their food even if you are on the go. Breakfast options include a traditional German breakfast of cold cuts, cheese, and a boiled egg for $5.50 as of 2009. Lunch options include Munchener which consists of braturst, German potato salad, and sauerkraut for only $5.50. One dinner option is Zigeunerschnitzel, a breaded pork fillet topped with peppers and onions in a spicy sauce for $12.95. And don't forget dessert options such as the Black Forest Torte or their award-winning Bienenstich.

Juergen's Bakery & Restaurant
525 S 4th St
Columbus, OH 43206
614-224-6858
http://columbus.diningguide.com/data/d100387.htm

Schmidt's Restaurant Und Sausage Haus

Located in the German Village section of Columbus, Schmidt's Restaurant Und Sausage Haus has been making homemade sausages since 1886. Known for its old-world atmosphere and authentic German cuisine, diners are invited to come by for lunch or dinner seven days a week. Live entertainment in the form of German or American music can often be found at Schmidt's. A few menu items include German Chocolate Cake at $4.50 a slice, Sauerkraut-Bratwurst Balls at $5.75, Chicken Spatzel Salad, which is authentic German pasta serviced with fresh vegetables, lettuce, and dressing for $9.50, an Old World Sausage Sampler for $11.25, and Haus Saurbraten und Gravy, a marinated lean beef with spatzel noodles and gingersnap gravy for $12.50.

Schmidt's Restaurant Und Sausage Haus
240 E Kossuth St
(@ 3rd St)
Columbus, OH 43206
614-444-6808
http://www.schmidthaus.com/

Old Mohawk Restaurant

Open under various names since 1933 and located in Columbus's German Village, this restaurant offers German cuisine mixed with some Greek and American dishes. The restaurant is famous for its turtle soup at $6.79 a bowl, the Mother Mohawk Sandwich at $8.49 which is a combo of roast beef, Swiss cheese, and chicken salad on rye bread, and their Bucyrus Bratwursts at $11.99, which are made from scratch in nearby Bucyrus.

Old Mohawk Restaurant
821 Mohawk St
Columbus, OH 43206
614-444-7204
http://www.theoldmohawk.com/

Article Written By Amy W. Cates

Amy W. Cates has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Elon University and an Master of Science degree in library science from the University of Kentucky and has been a freelance writer since 1999. Her experience includes ghost writing as well as writing articles, blogs, resumes, and Web site content at sites including Baby-Stroller-Reviews.com.

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